These new coffee-table books are definitely worth showing off

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself, or in search of a gift for a special someone, there’s nothing quite like a lavishly-illustrated book to decorate your coffee table. Vogue rounds up 11 new releases that will make the perfect addition to any fashion lover’s book collection.

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Versace: Donatella Versace’s first foray into publishing charts the designer’s interpretation of the Versace brand in the 21st century. Contemporary and archival content sit side by side to bring the glamour and luxury that the house is renowned for to life.

Manolo Blahnik: Fleeting Gestures and Obsessions: The first comprehensive survey of Manolo Blahnik, this generously illustrated volume charts the career of the renowned shoe designer, showcasing over 40 years of inspirations, influences, and – of course – beautiful shoes.

Runway: The Spectacle of Fashion: Runway focuses on the theatrical context of fashion over the past twenty years, collecting together spectacular show sets presented by designers for whom the presentation is just as significant as the clothes themselves.

Runway: The Spectacle of Fashion: From Alexander McQueen’s first collections in the mid-Nineties, to lavish Chanel haute couture shows in 2012, and more from Martin Margiela, Marc Jacobs, Raf Simons and Hussein Chalayan, this book provides an immersive look at the fashion show before the era of Instagram. Runway: The Spectacle of Fashion by Alix Browne ( Rs 4,230, Rizzoli)

Alexander McQueen: Unseen: Alexander McQueen: Unseen brings together a portfolio of never-before-seen images by former Vogue backstage photographer Robert Fairer.

Alexander McQueen: Unseen: 30 of McQueen’s 36 shows are chronologically presented with Fairer’s vibrant, behind-the-scenes snaps, giving a fresh perspective on the work one of fashion’s most celebrated talents. Alexander McQueen: Unseen by Robert Fairer and Claire Wilcox (Rs 4,060, Thames and Hudson)

Sir: Mario Testino: Sir – Testino’s largest book to date – explores of the evolution of masculinity over the past thirty years in photography and fashion.

Sir: Mario Testino: Boasting over 300 photographs (including many unpublished works from Testino’s archive), the tome looks at male identity through a variety of guises, featuring studies of Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Mick Jagger and David Beckham. Sir by Mario Testino (Rs 54,950, Taschen)

Stoppers: Photographs From My Life At Vogue: Phyllis Posnick began her career at American Vogue as an assistant to Diana Vreeland; she went on to become the magazine’s executive fashion editor, a post she’s held since 1987.

Stoppers: Photographs From My Life At Vogue: This volume collects some of her most extraordinary photo editorials – shot by celebrated names including Steven Klein, Annie Leibovitz, Patrick Demarchelier and Helmut Newton – which are punctuated throughout by the editor’s personal memories. Stoppers: Photographs from My Life at Vogue by Phyllis Posnick (Rs 3,800, Abrams)

Beautiful People of the Café Society: Scrapbooks by the Baron de Cabrol: Beautiful People gives a glimpse into the decadent lives of the 20th century European aristocracy by reproducing pages from the scrapbooks of the late Baron de Cabrol.

Beautiful People of the Café Society: Scrapbooks by the Baron de Cabrol: The Baron used watercolour and collage to diarise his social life – the result is a beautiful chronicling of the glamorous lives of French high society between the Twenties and the Sixties. Beautiful People of the Café Society: Scrapbooks by the Baron de Cabrol by Baron de Cabrol, text by Thierry Coudert (Rs 6,340, Rizzoli)

Stephen Jones: Souvenirs: Beloved by rock stars and royalty alike, Stephen Jones is considered by many the most influential milliner in contemporary fashion.

Hidden Gems: Jewellery Stories From The Salesroom: Hidden Gems explores the stories behind some of the most intriguing of jewels. The 40 tales span cultures, countries and time periods, and together form a unique narrative - this is a jewellery book like nothing you've seen before.

Vogue: The Shoe: Harriet Quick’s visual celebration of shoes – from the humble clog to the iconic stiletto – is a work of art for those who understand the power, status and deep desire different styles of footwear are capable of inspiring.